The band once again welcomes SIUE Professor of Trumpet Performance, who will be joining us on stage for our July 16th concert in Staunton. Dr. Korak will play Yellow Rose of Texas variations for band and maybe we’ll have another treat for you besides. Don’t miss! Thursday, July 17 at 7:30 PM at the Bandstand behind Staunton City Hall and Staunton Public Library. See you there!
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Thursday 6/19/14 Concert to Feature Well-known Jazz Standards
Fun Concert Thursday Mt. Olive sponsored by FNB
This Thursday (June 19) the Heritage Community Band will feature a concert of well-known jazz standards. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy unforgettable tunes from the Great American Songbook, as the band plays a tribute to Duke Ellington and other great tune masters. Come on out and sit in the cool shade at the historic bandstand on Main Street in Mt. Olive. The Mt. Olive branch of the First National Bank in Staunton will offer free bottled water to audience members. The Heritage Community Band is the Municipal Band of Staunton, Mt. Olive, Gillespie and Benld and is under the direction of Dr. Darryl Coan. See you there!
Tonight’s Concert Cancelled
Tonight’s concert is cancelled due to impending thunderstorms that are predicted to last a while. Thurs june 12, 2014.
Meet our latest featured Band Member, Darwin Rosenthal
Click here to go to the Special Features page and meet Rosie, our most experienced member of the band.
Coming soon! Our 151st Concert Season!
Stay tuned for all the upcoming news for our 2014 Concert Season!
Featured Band Member for June 1, 2013 – Louvine Sies
Read all about Louvine’s fascinating history with the band in Special Features!
Our Featured Band Member for this week is Sandy Riley. Be sure and check out the article!
This year we celebrate 150 years of band heritage!
Welcome to the 2013 Season!
The band’s first performances will, as always, be for the Memorial Day services for each of our communities. We are pleased to honor our fallen warriors with inspiring music.
We have a new conductor this year. Be sure and visit the About page to learn more.
Please visit this page often during the season to see articles highlighting individual band members, musical selections and historical facts about the band. We will also post the musical selection list for upcoming concerts and let you know about special concert events and themes.
Please spread the word about our concerts and bring your friends and family. Don’t wait for us to perform in your town. Come out and hear us wherever we play! We look forward to seeing you!
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